The Book of Order calls for each Presbytery to elect a Committee on Ministry, "to serve as pastor and counselor to the ministers and Certified Christian Educators of the presbytery, to facilitate relations between congregations, ministers, and Certified Christian Educators, and the presbytery, and to settle difficulties on behalf of the presbytery when possible and expedient." (G-11.0501) Through the COM, pastoral relations are established and nurtured in our congregations.